Lab Medical Assistant Optum St Petersburg Tyrone Clinic
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
$2,200 Sign On Bonus for External CandidatesIncentive Bonus 2
times per year18 Days of PTO ---Closed On 8 Major Holidays--Combine
two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of
performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you
get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the
lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever
people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error.
Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)--The Lab Medical
Assistant reports to the Center Administrator and provides routine
patient care within his/her level of training and functions under
the direction/guidance of the clinical supervisor and/or the
physician in accordance with relevant state statutes.--Primary
Responsibilities:
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that
demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including
quality and care and concern with each and every internal and
external customer
- Under direction and supervision of physician, administers
medications, administers immunizations, EKGs, ear washes, and other
patient services
- Assists in simple office and minor surgical procedures
- Assists with the education of the patient and/or family as
directed by the physician
- Performs venipuncture under the direction of a physician or
advance care practitioner
- Contacts patients as needed to give testing results
instructions from the physician and scheduling of necessary
visits
- Answers telephone inquiries and triage calls
- Responsible for all laboratory duties including drawing,
spinning, prepping blood for testing and maintaining appropriate
logs
- Acts as liaison between all independent lab services and the
center--You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in
an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction
on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
- High school graduate, GED or equivalent
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a
MA school diploma, or relevant and equivalent medical assisting
experience
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the
ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- Solid phlebotomy skills
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation--Preferred
Qualifications:
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA)
- 2+ years of relevant back office, medical assisting experience
for those without an accredited Medical Assistant diploma or RMA or
CMA designation; CMA or RMA will be considered in lieu of
experienceWhat are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth
Group?---- Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your
success.--Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay
period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at:-- To protect the health
and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve,
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment--Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)--**PLEASE NOTE**--The sign on bonus is only available to
external candidates.-- Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a sign on bonus.----Diversity creates a
healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by law.--UnitedHealth Group is a
drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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